Everyone who has ever tried Kahoot loves it. We love it because it is fun, exciting, and a great way to review material. However, have you ever tried to use it to introduce new material? If you haven’t, you may want to take a look at Blind Kahooting. A Biology teacher names Steph Castle appears […]
There are many ways in which faculty can extend the classroom conversation online; OAKS Discussion board, VoiceThread, and blogs to name a few. However, there is an art to getting students to actually think critically and discuss thoughtfully in an online environment. The document below outlines a few tips to help you get more out of […]
Clickers (or audience response systems) are a great way to check for understanding, poll students’ opinions, and even give quizzes. Normally it requires the students to have a purchased clicker such as iClicker or Turning Point or a phone, tablet or computer for use with software like Poll Everywhere. Either way, there is an investment […]
This week’s guest blogger is Miriam Klous in Health and Human Performance. In May 2013 I attended the Faculty Technology Institute (FTI) training. We learned about new technologies that could be useful in a classroom setting, research or service. In my classes, I have been trying to increase the interaction with the students and particularly […]
Teaching, Learning and Technology and Academic Affairs are hosting the next Faculty Roundtable Discussion on January 24, 2013. Mark your calendars! This is a great opportunity to hear from your colleagues about how they’re utilizing technology to make their classes more engaging! We’ll have food and beverages for you to enjoy! Date: January 24, 2013 […]
